Springridge Mennonite Church, 1942 Source: David Janzen

The congregation at Pincher Creek, Alberta began services in 1927, and formally organized in 1928 with 56 members. The congregation was known as the Blumenthaler Mennonite Church. Worship services were held in various homes and included both Mennonite Brethren and Mennonite families. The first building was occupied in 1934, built from salvage materials taken from a hotel at Fort Macleod, Alberta, and dedicated on 21 July 1935. The building was later expanded. In 1969 the congregation changed its name to Springridge Mennonite Church.

David P. Janzen is considered the founding leader of the group. The congregation originated through immigration from the Soviet Union.

The language of worship is English; the transition from German occurred in the 1950s.

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Additional Information

Address: Box 69, Pincher Creek, AB T0K 1W0; the church is located fifteen miles east and two miles south of Pincher Creek.

Telephone: 403-627-2352

Denominational Affiliations:

Mennonite Church Alberta (1928-present)

Conference of Mennonites in Canada / Mennonite Church Canada (1931-present)

General Conference Mennonite Church (1938-1999) 

Springridge Mennonite Church Ministers

Springridge Mennonite Church Membership

Adapted by permission of Herald Press, Harrisonburg, Virginia, and Waterloo, Ontario, from Mennonite Encyclopedia, Vol. 1, p. 373. All rights reserved. For information on ordering the encyclopedia visit the Herald Press website.

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